Serving 356 students in grades 5-8, Sheridan Road ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sheridan Road School serves the entire Lansing, MI district, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 51.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheridan Road's student population of 356 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Sheridan Road ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan Road is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2871 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
36%
18%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan Road's ranking?
Sheridan Road is ranked #2871 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Sheridan Road often compared to?
Sheridan Roadis often viewed alongside schools like Post Oak School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Road?
356 students attend Sheridan Road.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Sheridan Road students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheridan Road?
Sheridan Road has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sheridan Road offer ?
Sheridan Road offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheridan Road part of?
Sheridan Road is part of Lansing Public School District.
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